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In today's newsletter:

• Leesburg lands state grant to build new downtown information kiosks
• Discover the two new chocolate destinations now open in downtown Leesburg.

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate Purcellville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 66, low: 61.
• Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $615K Grants through Virginia Main Street (nrvnews.com) — Leesburg is receiving a $15,000 Community Vitality Grant to develop downtown kiosks, part of a $615,000 Virginia Main Street package supporting 22 revitalization projects statewide. The funding will help the town's economic development team improve wayfinding and information for visitors, while other communities use similar grants for wayfinding, placemaking, and small-business support initiatives.
   

• 12 New Northern Virginia Dessert and Candy Shops Serving Up Sweet Treats (northernvirginiamag.com) — Downtown Leesburg has two new spots for serious chocolate lovers, including a dedicated chocolaterie on Loudoun Street SE and a freshly opened Kilwins on King Street. Both are serving artisan truffles, pastries, and ice cream just in time for cooler weather, alongside a wider roundup of new dessert shops across Northern Virginia.
   

📸 Around Leesburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leesburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Celebrate Purcellville →
  Purcellville
  9:00 am
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Joni Mitchell tribute this Saturday at Barns of Rose Hill →
  7:00 pm
• Columbus Day Wknd-Ghost Doctors' Chilling Ghost Hunting Adventure in Historic Old Town Manassas! →
  9101 Prince William St, Manassas
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Pumpkin Village →
  Leesburg Animal Park, James Monroe Highway, Leesburg
• W&OD From Rail to Trail →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Grade 3-6 Children's Book Club: American Girl →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  4:00 pm
• Cash-Flow Breakfast Club Loudoun VA: Multifamily & Commercial Masterclass! →
  20116 Ashbrook Pl, Ashburn
  5:45 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Spooky Yappy Hour →
  Spanky's Shenanigans, 538 E Market St, Leesburg
  5:30 pm
• Makerspace: Halloween Tote Bag →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Citizenship Preparation →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• At Leesburg Wegmans and they are cranking the hard rock again!
  Just finished Smoke On The Water, now we're rocking out to Iron Butterfly' "InA Gadda Davida "—I hope it's the long version! (Nextdoor Potomac Crossing)
• Im looking for someone to clean 1 bathroom once a week.
  Is there any one out there interested? I've reached out to companies, but no one wants to do 1 bathroom. (Nextdoor Silver Oaks)

• Puma, SE posted a job opening for Retail Supervisor - Full Time (Leesburg, VA) in Leesburg. Apply here.
• Panda Express posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1384700-1) in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Purcellville

• Grab Tickets Now for These 7 Upcoming DMV Holiday Events (northernvirginiamag.com)

Reston

• 'It's A Wonderful Life' Star To Be Honored At Reston Film Festival (patch.com)
• Reston Association Seeks New Board Member After Matthew Mullenix Resigns (patch.com)

Ok Leesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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